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Newstead

TAS 7250 · Launceston

5,617 (2021) → 5,527 est. (2025) · Stable

66
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,617
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
33
Transport score

Newstead is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 161km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Newstead are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Newstead has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

160.6 km
To Hobart CBD
2.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

5,617
Population
43
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,470
vs NSW median-20.5%
Bachelor degree or higher49.0%
Born in Australia79.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,716 / 235 / 301

Top countries of birth: England (3.85%), India (1.35%), Nepal (1.07%), New Zealand (0.87%), China (0.8%)

Top languages: Nepali (1.09%), Mandarin (1.05%), Urdu (0.53%), Persian ED (0.48%), Punjabi (0.45%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

–
Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

44
Within 10km8 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
5
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • The Launceston Preparatory SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1145
  • Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1117
  • Newstead Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1051
  • St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1031
  • Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1020
  • Newstead CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 948
  • Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin CampusPrimary · Independent
  • OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1051
  • Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 946
  • Launceston Church Grammar School - Junior CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
  • John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1059
  • Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1007
  • Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.2km
  • Northern Support SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 940
  • Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 997
  • Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1051
  • Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 992
  • Waverley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 891
  • Launceston Big Picture SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 984

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

33
30Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C
Summer max
12.6°C
Winter max
660mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

162 in suburbSupermarkets
371 in suburbCafes/Rest.
227 in suburbParks
145 in suburbPlaygrounds
6233 in suburbPools
174 in suburbGyms
32 in suburbDog parks
40 in suburbGPs
91 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
14648 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (1.9 km)
Nearest vet3.2 km
Nearest airportLaunceston (12.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.40%
Projected population 20415,840
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Launceston

East LauncestonData not available46transportPunchbowlData not available32transportSouth LauncestonData not available42transportLauncestonData not available33transportNorwoodData not available30transportKings MeadowsData not available31transport

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Frequently asked questions about Newstead

How far is Newstead from Hobart CBD?

Newstead is about 160.6 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Newstead?

Newstead has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Newstead?

Newstead has a transport score of 33/100 and 30 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.